The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has one opening for Bulk Power Controller in Lansing, MI, as part of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO, Local Union 352.
Position Summary:
Optimizes the BWL Generation asset portfolio within the MISO market to provide reliable and affordable electric service to BWL customers.
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates the MISO market and makes financial decisions for the real-time dispatch of BWL generating assets
- Adheres to intra-day market forecasts, enters bids and offers into the MISO market, monitors and dispatches BWL generation
- Coordinates generation dispatch within System Operating Limits. Employs good written and verbal communication skills to properly interact with customers, other industry personnel, and other employees
- Performs normal and emergency system operations
- Performs other related duties as required or when necessitated by job responsibilities
- Attends all training for safety awareness and skills improvement as required by the supervisor, BWL or governmental agency such as NERC and MIOSHA
- Required to follow BWL safety manual rules and wear required personal protective equipment
- Follows and enforces BWL security policies and procedures
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive wages, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, paid holidays.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program.
Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 matches up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
